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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hekkit, Heckit, a. (Appar. altered f. hekklit, hecklit, Hek(k)illit a. 1, having a fringe like a hackle: cf. Haikit ppl. a.) —15.. Lichtoun Dreme 73 (M).
Ane heckit hvde 1583 Edinb. Test. XIII. 34.
Ane pair of blak hekkit cloikis
